Question

Find the value of x in the equation (12x – 41) = 5x.

A. 8
B. 7
C. 6
D. 5

Answer 1

To solve for x, subtract 5x from both sides, combine like terms, add 41 to both sides, and divide by 7.

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve for x, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation. First, we can simplify the equation by subtracting 5x from both sides:

(12x – 41) - 5x = 0

Combine like terms:

7x – 41 = 0

Add 41 to both sides:

7x = 41

Finally, divide both sides by 7 to solve for x:

x = 41/7 ≈ 5.86